Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]

Item Description

Title: Roswell Farnham to Mary [Farnham]

Author

Farnham, Roswell, 1827-1903

Recipient

Farnham, Mary

Source Document

Extent: 4 pages

Date Created: May 15, 1861

Description

Topics include description of Fort Monroe, including "the big gun" and other armaments; overnight guard duty; being outside the fortress walls; staying in local hotel; good weather, food; low anxiety. Names: John Stearns, John Prichard, David Johnson; Laura, Ezekiel. Ships: Alabama.